LibreOffice macOS Auth Bypass: Bundled Python Runs with App TCC (25.2.4)
CVE-2025-14714 Published on December 15, 2025
TCC Bypass via Inherited Permissions in Bundled Interpreter
An Authentication Bypass vulnerability existed where the application bundled an interpreter (Python) that inherits the Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) permissions granted by the user to the main application bundle
By executing the bundled interpreter directly the attacker's scripts run with the application's TCC privileges
In fixed versions parent-constraints are used to allow only the main application to launch interpreter with those permissions
This issue affects LibreOffice on macOS: from 25.2 before < 25.2.4.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-14714 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
A product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-14714
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Affected Versions
The Document Foundation LibreOffice:- Version 25.2 and below < 25.2.4 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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